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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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